As I was beginning to write a family update to bring you up to date on the whole family, so much has focused on Jenny here recently that I thought I would just share about her. We need much prayer these days.
Some of you are aware that when she was still a teen, she was diagnosed with a disorder that has been under control by medication. Back in February, her doctor adjusted one of the meds and added a second. Against better judgement, she chose to drive after an evening dose and a morning dose. Both drugs together made her very dizzy and drowsy. She was stopped by the police and issued a DUI for prescription drugs. Long story short, we need to find her a rehab place. There are other issues in her life as well that will improve by being in a resident program.
We have inquired both on phone and online to over 75 places here in the Southeast and a few in the Midwest. Only one place said they would take her while on her meds for the disorder. Most places list on their requirements that any individual who desires help must not be on any mood altering medication. This one place was in Minnesota. We have been in prayer through the nearly four months of communication with this one location. Speed bumps were always popping up. This past week while Jenny was finally finishing with all the medical tests that were required before entering the program, we got the largest speed bump ever. We were told that the monthly fee would be over double what was originally quoted and she would have to stop taking her meds.
It has been a roller coaster these last four months. Normally I would be totally frustrated and stressed out. On one side I am. But, on the other side, trust in what God is doing. So while I feel drained and sad, I also know there is hope and God will show us where she is to go at the right time.
This is why I wanted to focus on Jenny this blog. Edwin and I need your prayers. On one side we have the probation department breathing down our throats with DUI school, large fines, 40 hours of community service, a suspended license and 12 months of probation. On the other side, the probation officer said that if Jenny is resident for a 12 month program, all else would be dropped because they value the programs effectiveness.
Please pray. Pray that if there is a place that will take her while on the drugs that I will find it. Pray also that if she is to wean off her drugs, that we will feel the peace from God and either Minnesota or others that will take her off her drugs will open their doors wide and accept her. Pray that it will be soon. If she is not gone before June 21, she will have to start on her list and then it will be extremely hard to leave for a rehab place.
God knows, God cares, God loves, God protects, God leads.
Evie
